MD - William Burke, a Pocomoke City resident who went on trial today on charges that he illegally recorded a heated conversation with his town's mayor, made a plea agreement and was sentenced to probation before judgment.Burke entered an Alford plea this afternoon to a misdemeanor wiretapping charge, conceding that prosecutors had enough evidence to obtain a conviction without admitting guilt. He had originally been charged with a felony wiretapping crime.
A Circuit Court judge pronounced Burke guilty of a misdemeanor and sentenced him to probation, but did not hand down any jail time. (more) (Amos Burke) (hum-a-long)
